Yeah, I can believe that Lucas himself doesn't want to release the original versions. They are, however, in my opinion of historical significance. They should be preserved.
I do have the original versions myself in a format that I can no longer watch. VHS.
One day, I'm hopeful the original versions will be made available again.
Lost to time?? I find that hard to believe. I can't imagine the original versions not being archived somewhere. It's not like it's an obscure film that didn't have a fan base. Surely there's a print out there.
Would happily buy the original versions again if they were ever made available.
I have no complaints. Was just happy it FINALLY came out in 4K. Was on my wish list for years.
I'm sure I'll see Borderlands eventually, but it wasn't tracking for me as a must see. The trailer was just okay, and I'm not sure did the movie any favors-- In fact it looks like it was made by the same person that made the trailer for The Suicide Squad (2016).
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I mean the non special editions, such as when the death star blew up and did not contain a ring wave. To me, that's part of the original editions. The special editions released in 1997 contained additional effects and scenes that were not part of the original release.